Four of the many risks at trade shows are:
Video cameras which are used to record the user logging in to their system.
The tape is later played back in slow motion to obtain the password.
Sniffers are used by hackers (and some unethical competitors)to sniff the
network to obtain competitive info and to cause problems during demos.
(Denial of service attacks generally have a negative impact on sales). 8^(
Sabotage by a competitor or malicious persons. A pair of wire cutters or
even a small pin through a coax cable will cause an immediate denial of
service.
Theft of Equipment. Anything which isn't nailed down will suddenly sprout
legs and walk away. Many of your better trade shows will post guards to
help prevent thefts/sabotage
Best Regards,
Frank
http://www.fortified.com/fortified
>Has anyone heard of "Man in the middle attacks" at trade shows? I would
>think that they would be the best place to do that. I am always amazed
>that people login and read their mail over the Internet at shows like
>InterOP. Think of all the sniffers that must be there! I have seen
>reports that sniffing of regular voice conversations (i.e.
>eavesdropping) is a problem at such trade shows, but haven't heard any
>confirmed reports about data sniffing.
>--
>Jeff Sedayao
>Intel Corporation
>sedayao @
argus .
intel .
com
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